Under-investment has left the US Foreign Service overstretched and under prepared. Ambassador Robert Beecroft explains some of the challenges that has left behind.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress have been debating a short-term funding plan for weeks but are still far apart. Looking to avert a government shutdown this week, Congress is expected to approve a three-week stopgap measure this week to buy more time for negotiations on a longer-term bill, which may never come. The Hill\'s Erik Wasson explains why the CRs could continue until FY 2012.
U.S. troops could be required to report to work without pay if a budget clash in Congress results in a government-wide shutdown, according to draft planning guidance circulating in the Pentagon.
A House committee held a discussion on openness in government and addressed the errors made in reporting data related to spending.
A spending plan approved by the House would slash funding for a tsunami warning center that issued an alarm after the devastating earthquake in Japan.
Gina Abudi, president of Abudi Consulting group hascome up with her five stages of team development. She says small changes can affect a team dynamic.
Karla Saunders alleges the agency violated her civil rights and she was a victim of reprisals. SBA declines to comment.
Imagine if you had to predict the federal budget for fiscal 2012 when there is no budget for fiscal 2011 yet. That\'s the task facing market research firm INPUT.
Politico\'s Carrie Budoff Brown explains what\'s next in the budget battle.
From “State Department’s training program falls short” by Josh Rogin: The State Department spends over $250 million a year to train its professionals but lacks a good overall strategic plan to ensure that training is…
DorobekINSIDER poll results to examine the impact of the budget battle on the ability to meet mission goals, and how the gridlock is affecting workplace morale.
House Republicans plan to unveil a new, three-week continuing resolution today. It would keep the government operating until April 8. The current CR expires in one week.
Sure, you know you need to have emergency funds on hand, but other than panicking, what\'s a fed to do? We ask certified planner Arthur Stein.
Beginning today, consumers are encouraged to visit www.SaferProducts.gov to submit Reports of harm or risks of harm, and to search for safety information on products they own or may be considering buying. Inez Tenenbaum, CPSC chair, explains.
Carolyn Lerner plans to improve the Office of Special Counsel if confirmed following the agencies two-year span without a Senate confirmed leader.